The Shower is based on the short story “Rain Shower” by prodigious writer Hwang Sun-won. Written in 1952, it has become one of the most well-known works in Korean literature. The film follows a series of encounters between a boy and a girl alongside a small stream. During one interlude, rain begins to pour, and the pair find refuge together, their adolescent feelings for each other deepening. The story is a nostalgic favorite among Koreans for its depiction of country life and young love; the rain symbolizes the intense, but ultimately brief, feelings between the boy and girl. In Korean with English subtitles. (48 mins., DCP)
A selection of Ahn’s short films follow the feature. In Korean with English subtitles. (approx. 30 mins.)
Acclaimed Korean animation director Ahn Jae-huun will open the 2024-25 Visiting Arts Program at The Ohio State University. From Sept. 22-27, there will be a series of events that will encourage students, faculty, and community members to learn about the art form, and develop their skills. Ahn’s visit is cosponsored by Ohio State’s Office of Academic Affairs; Wexner Center for the Arts, Institute for Korean Studies; Department of East Asian Languages and Literature; Department of Art; Department of Design; Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts; Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design; and East Asian Studies Center.